Word details

脅かす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 脅かす.

Dictionary

Entry

脅かすびやか劫かすTransitiveGodan verbFreq #6120
1

to intimidate; to frighten; to scare

Examples
これらは男性と女性をともに脅かす危険なものだ。
There are dangers that threaten both men and women.
2

to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger; to imperil

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

threaten, coerce

10 strokesFrequency 1,183JLPT N1Grade 8

On

キョウ

Kun

おびや.かすおど.すおど.かす

threat, long ages

7 strokesGrade 9

On

コウゴウキョウ

Kun

おびや.かす

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